Showing posts with label English. Show all posts
Showing posts with label English. Show all posts
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Words That Could Make You Look Dumb
At least half the words on this list are there because I discovered they didn't mean what I thought they did, and came close to embarrassing myself by using them the wrong way.
At times like these I’m grateful I’m a poor speller and have to look up many infrequently used words. The incorrect usage of many of these words is becoming so common, I won’t be surprised if they become standard by the time my grandchildren are in school. In fact, many of these non-traditional definitions are included in some dictionaries as secondary meanings.
Peruse
You’re not alone if you think peruse sounds more like it means to skim or scan rather than to read thoroughly and with attention to detail.
Bemused
Bemused is often used as a synonym for amused. The correct definitions are “perplexed, bewildered or confused” or “absorbed in thought.”
Nonplussed
If you are nonplussed, you are bewildered, at a loss for words and unsure how to react – not indifferent or unimpressed.
Limpid
When something is limpid it is transparent, clear or easily understood – not lacking in structure, as in hanging limply.
Disinterested
Disinterested does not mean the same thing as uninterested, it means impartial or unbiased.
Lackadaisical
Lackadaisical is not an exact replacement for lazy, and should be used when one wishes to connote a lack of vigor or purpose.
Epicenter
Be careful when using epicenter instead of center. While it can be used to denote the focal point of events or trends, it shouldn’t ever be used as a fancier way to say center. You wouldn’t say the church is in the epicenter of the town, or that Kansas is in the epicenter of the USA.
Verbage
Many people use verbage or verbiage in place of wording or phraseology. Verbage is a variation of verbiage and means superfluous writing or speech.
Payed
Unless you are talking about letting out a rope or line when sailing, the past tense of pay is paid.
At times like these I’m grateful I’m a poor speller and have to look up many infrequently used words. The incorrect usage of many of these words is becoming so common, I won’t be surprised if they become standard by the time my grandchildren are in school. In fact, many of these non-traditional definitions are included in some dictionaries as secondary meanings.
Peruse
You’re not alone if you think peruse sounds more like it means to skim or scan rather than to read thoroughly and with attention to detail.
Bemused
Bemused is often used as a synonym for amused. The correct definitions are “perplexed, bewildered or confused” or “absorbed in thought.”
Nonplussed
If you are nonplussed, you are bewildered, at a loss for words and unsure how to react – not indifferent or unimpressed.
Limpid
When something is limpid it is transparent, clear or easily understood – not lacking in structure, as in hanging limply.
Disinterested
Disinterested does not mean the same thing as uninterested, it means impartial or unbiased.
Lackadaisical
Lackadaisical is not an exact replacement for lazy, and should be used when one wishes to connote a lack of vigor or purpose.
Epicenter
Be careful when using epicenter instead of center. While it can be used to denote the focal point of events or trends, it shouldn’t ever be used as a fancier way to say center. You wouldn’t say the church is in the epicenter of the town, or that Kansas is in the epicenter of the USA.
Verbage
Many people use verbage or verbiage in place of wording or phraseology. Verbage is a variation of verbiage and means superfluous writing or speech.
Payed
Unless you are talking about letting out a rope or line when sailing, the past tense of pay is paid.
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Chelsee Healey Pussy Revealing Pantyless Upskirt
Source: kaleidoscope-views.blogspot.com
Here is Chelsee Healey showing her pantyless upskirt shaved pussy for charity in London. Chelsee Healey and some other stars from British TV gathered for a charity event last week. And for some reason Chelsee forgot her panties at home (or on the dance floor) and then preceded to the event where she got wasted. And as we all know, a drunk slutty girl on a dance floor minus underwear tend to be the center of attention. The funny thing is she was wearing a full length dress but it had a slit up the front perfect for a pussy viewing. There has been talk that one of her tit fell out while she was dancing with some of the other British TV stars as well… but the paparazzi seem to have missed it and well… no tit. However, no how they were about to miss the pussy she was flashing all night long. Enjoy! Click on pictures to enlarge.
Source: http://kaleidoscope-views.blogspot.com
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Friday, May 25, 2012
Geri Halliwell Hairy Upskirt X Factor In Liverpool
Source: kaleidoscope-views.blogspot.com
Here is Geri Halliwell flashing some upskirt unshaven thong action for the "X Factor" auditions in Liverpool. And Geri Halliwell, formerly of the Spice Girls, seems to be having wardrobe problems with her ultra short blue dress and keeping her bottom covered. It is like watching a grizzly bear floss on top of a car with a black thong panty after massacring and feasting on a village of Smurf. Geri does not know proper etiquette these days dictate grooming before revealing the crotch in public via upskirt. Enjoy! Click on pictures to enlarge.
Source: http://kaleidoscope-views.blogspot.com
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